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How to get the best from your accountant.

If you are like many business owners, you out a great deal of trust in your accountant when managing your financial affairs.  But not only that, your chartered accountant provides information on what you must do to comply with the myriad of compliance and legislative requirements you need to follow.  They also play a vital […]
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How to find an accountant that suits your needs

Small business owners often choose their accountant without doing the right kind of homework or even giving it careful thought. Unfortunately, if you have selected the wrong kind of accountant for your particular requirements, unless you do something about it immediately, it becomes exceedingly difficult to switch at a later date. Your accountant becomes familiar […]
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Business planning for small business

One of the most important pieces of advice that a business mentor will give you is the necessity for business planning. A business mentor will also tell you that, as with all fashionable buzzwords, there is much nonsense talked about the subject of business plans and models. And your business mentor should clarify what the […]
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The best way to save money on your tax

Everyone knows that tax, like death, is inevitable. Are you going to take the attitude that because it is inevitable, you are going to do nothing about it? Do you really know how much you shell out in income tax and other taxes every year? Nobody is suggesting that you evade taxes but wouldn't you like to reduce them to the minimum? Do you know and appreciate the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion?
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Planning for success in your New Zealand business using your accountant

Your accountant will tell you that small business enterprises are the backbone of the New Zealand economy and are the biggest employers in the country. Ninety percent of these enterprises employ less than 20 people each. This is not surprising, as New Zealanders are highly entrepreneurial and willing to give new business ideas a go. […]
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